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The relationship between physical activity and markers of the metabolic syndrome in adolescents : the PAHL-study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Low levels of physical activity (PA) are associated with a dramatic rise in obesity. The increase in prevalence of overweight and obesity is in parallel with an increase in metabolic syndrome (MetS) prevalence. Numerous ...
Physical activity and selected coronary heart disease risk factors among South African employees at a financial institution : an analysis over time
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Physical inactivity has been identified as one of the primary, but modifiable risk factors for
coronary heart disease (CHD), which together with chronic respiratory disease, cancer and
diabetes mellitus forms the four ...
Haemostatic variables in African adolescents : the PLAY study
(North-West University, 2006)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of adult morbidity and mortality in developed as well as in developing countries. In black population groups, stroke is more prominent than ischaemic heart disease. This may ...
Die onderlinge verband tussen fisieke aktiwiteit, lewenstyl en gesondheidstatus by swart manlike uitvoerende amptenare : SANGALA-studie
(North-West University, 2006)
Research findings on the physical activity, lifestyle and healthstatus of South African managers have been widely reported in the South African literature (Dreyer, 1991; Jacobs, 1991; Dreyer & Strydom, 1994; Van Zyl, 1995; ...
A health promotional physical activity programme for adolescents in a semi-urban community : PLAY-study
(North-West University, 2007)
Physical activity (PA) and physical fitness (PF) are regarded as important elements of a healthy lifestyle (Sallis & Patrick, 1994:304; Saxena et al., 2002; Beets & Pitetti, 2004:1796). Literature revealed that adolescents ...
The association between physical activity, functional fitness and balance in senior citizens
(North-West University, 2011)
During the past decades there has been an increase in longevity. These aging trends have an enormous economic impact and present challenges to policymakers, families, and health care providers to meet the needs of aging ...
Liggaamsamestelling, groeivertraging en fisieke aktiwiteit van swart adolessente in 'n dorpsgemeenskap : PLAY studie
(North-West University, 2010)
In South Africa a remarkable weight gain is found in black adolescent girls during mid-adolescence, which is not necessarily the case among boys (Kalk, 2001:577). Anthropometry is one of the most basic methods for determining ...
Physical activity status and the relationship between non-communicable diseases risk factors in an urban South African teachers cohort : 'the SABPA study B
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)
Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases caused by unhealthy lifestyle decisions and account for the majority of deaths per year globally. NCD incidence is increasing rapidly and NCDs are becoming ...
Fisieke aktiwiteit en lewenstyl se verband met gesondheid en lewensgeluk by bejaardes (ouer as 65 jaar)
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)
The relation between physical activity and lifestyle, with health and happiness
among the elderly ( older than 65 years).
A major challenge facing society is how to maintain health and quality of life among the ageing. ...
Die invloed van fisieke inoefening op die geestelike welstand van dames
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)
The influence of physical activity on the spiritual well-being of women.
Man is perceived as a holistic being, which implies that the total well-being/wellness of a
person consists of a variety of components, notably the ...